The Asian Cup quarterfinals are in full swing on Tuesday (6), with Jordan taking on South Korea in the first match. The two Group E rivals meet again in the quarterfinals, and before the match, South Korean coach Kieran Swann made a passionate plea in a press conference, asking his team to go all out in preparation for extra time and a possible penalty shootout. Midfielder Hwang In-bum considered it an honor to play under pressure.
With the Asian Cup entering the quarterfinals, both teams' pre-match conferences attracted a lot of media attention, with the South Korean team's conference lasting more than half an hour. Coach Kilian Swain commented confidently on his team's high morale and anticipation for the upcoming quarterfinals: "We were already rivals in the group stage, and to meet again in the quarterfinals this time around proves the remarkable strength of our group. South Korea have come this far and we hope to go one step further and reach the final. The atmosphere is very positive right now, morale is high and we are ready for a tough battle."
South Korea's knockout rounds have seen a succession of tough opponents, with a 120-minute battle against Saudi Arabia in the Round of 16 and a penalty shootout against Australia in the Round of 8. Experienced coach Kiren Shiwen once again reminded his players to be prepared: "I want the team to relax and forget about unnecessary distractions. These players have a lot of experience and a lot of motivation. Whether it's the opponent, the 120-minute match, or even the penalty shootout, we'll give it our best shot, and I hope the players can hold on until the last minute."
